Health Emergency Information

Public Health Emergency PreparednessPublic Health emergency preparedness is the act of coordinating, planning, and communicating with the community to understand potential threats and effective responses to public health. The threat of bioterrorism, along with the recognition that many common occurrences like foodborne illness outbreaks, chemical spills and natural disasters have public health impacts, has driven the need for local public health departments to prepare responses to a wide variety of events. In a public health emergency, Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health (SPRCPH) may organize and conduct the mass dispensing of medicines to the community and share accurate, up-to-date information and resources before, during and after a public health emergency. SPRCPH trains staff to respond to public health emergencies, collaborates with state and local partners through exercises and drills, and promotes emergency preparedness in the community. Public Health Emergencies | Partnerships